Visit to Grandma and Grandpas

Taylor and I stayed with Chris' parents while Chris was traveling for work.  Grandma and Grandpa were a huge help when Taylor was anxious in her new surroundings.  The day that we returned home Taylor slept nearly all afternoon because she was so exhausted from all of the fun!

Taylor's new favorite toy

One Month!!

Taylor Grace is one month old today!  She is now nine pounds and has grown over a 1/4" since her birth!  Chris and Monica are learning something new about her each day.  They are starting to learn her cues (i.e. hungry, tired, etc.) ... we aren't always right but getting better.  This has been Monica's first week at home alone with Taylor and Daddy is loving giving his baby girl a bath each night!

One of Taylor's many stretching positions. 

Working on holding our head up.

Playing games with Daddy.

This guy is fun but I'm not so sure about him....

The mohawk Daddy gave us after bath time.

Kauk Family Visit

Monica's mom, grandmother (Tutu) and brother drove all the way from Florida to meet Taylor.  Tutu and David stayed for a week while mom stayed for two weeks.  This is four generations ... Granny was at home in Florida which makes five generations.  Those Peter's women keep going strong!

It is quite an event to get the three oldest not to talk for five minutes to take the photo.  We were very impressed that everyone was smiling and had their eyes open.  Taylor will come along soon!

Beautiful grandma and Taylor

Tutu and her great-granddaughter

David was a little nervous to hold her but he did a fabulous job!

Merkley Family Visit

Dad and Jill came to visit!  Dad was a little nervous at first about how fragile Taylor might be.  We quickly showed him that she isn't.

Lininger Family Visit

All of the Lininger family made a visit to see Taylor on Sunday evening.  She was passed from person to person and she didn't mind one bit, actually we couldn't wake her up!  This was Oma and Mike's first time meeting Taylor.  Grandpa L. still doesn't believe that Taylor has eyes (they are always closed when he is around)!

Welcome to the Lininger Family Blog!

This is our attempt to share some of the daily happenings in our home with you.  We have lots of family and friends that are not in Kalamazoo with us that we want to stay connected with.  We hope that you enjoy!